Svartafoss
Waterfall Waterfall on Streymoy island with basalt formations
Waterfall on Streymoy island; a local natural attraction reached by coastal walks and short hikes across moorland.
How to Get to Svartafoss #
Accessed by local roads on Streymoy; park where indicated and follow marked walking paths to the waterfall. Ferry and road connections link to the main towns of the island.
Tips for Visiting Svartafoss #
- The path to the waterfall can be steep-wear good shoes and take it slowly.
- Bring a waterproof layer; spray from the falls and changeable Faroese weather make it easy to get damp.
- Visit with daylight-fog can descend quickly and obscure views.
Best Time to Visit Svartafoss #
Best late spring through early autumn for longer daylight and fewer icy paths.
Weather & Climate near Svartafoss #
Svartafoss's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2657 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (289 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (234 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (269 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (250 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (296 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (311 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (294 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
